Srikanta Mahalik v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

ABLAPL No.11753 of 2022 Srikanta Mahalik and others ....

Petitioners Mr.Alok Kumar Kar, Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....

Opposite Party Mr. S.Patra, A.S.C.

CORAM:

JUSTICE A.K.MOHAPATRA

ORDER

21.09.2022 Order No.

01.

1.

This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual /Physical Mode).

2.

Heard learned counsel for the Petitioners, learned Addl. Standing Counsel for the State. Perused the records. 3.

This is an application under Section 438, Cr.P.C. filed by the Petitioners for anticipatory bail, involving offence punishable under Sections 143, 147, 148, 323, 325, 379/149 of the Indian Penal Code.

4.

Considering the seriousness of the allegation, gravity of the offence and the facts of the case, although I am not inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the Petitioners, however it is observed that, in the event the Petitioners surrender and move for bail before the learned J.M.F.C., Chandikhol in C.T.Case No.1385 of 2022 arising out of Dharmasala P.S.Case No.499 of 2022 within a period of three weeks from today, they shall be released on bail on such terms and conditions as the learned Magistrate may deem just and proper in the

// 2 // facts and circumstances of the case, but subject to the verification of injury and criminal antecedents of similar nature against the Petitioners.

6.

The ABLAPL is disposed of accordingly.

7.

Urgent certified copy of this order be granted as per rules. (A.K. Mohapatra) Judge RKS